Bone fragments, blood splatter found at home of missing Houston woman

A man has been charged in the death of his girlfriend following an investigation at her home that uncovered bone fragments and blood splatter late last week, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Colt Morgan, 28, has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance and death of his girlfriend Wende Marshall, 44, a woman who had been missing since Halloween.

On Friday morning officials were at Marshall's home in the 11200 block of Fleur near Montaigne in northwest Harris County to execute a search warrant.

Bone fragments had been found at the home and officials from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences were called to the scene. There was also a large amount of blood splatter and clumps of human hair observed by authorities. Court documents also reported that there were signs of a crude cleanup.

Investigators say they believe Morgan had stabbed Marshall to death and then burned her body in her own home and attempted dispose of the remains and evidence around the residence.

According to court documents, Marshall told her father over the phone on Oct. 29 that she and Morgan were engaged to be married. The family made dinner plans for Nov. 1 but neither the Morgan nor Marshall showed up.

Deputies say Morgan has been in contact with law enforcement and is cooperating with the investigation from Palestine, Texas.

Morgan's bond has been set at $60,000 and there is a warrant out for his arrest.